The Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting those displaced. Leger estimated damage at $150,000 to $200,000.
“We believe it most likely started on the front first-floor porch,” Leger said.
The fire was just about out around 1:15 a.m. Monday, but smoke still clung to the warm, humid air as firefighters trained their hoses on smoldering hot spots. Several fire vehicles, including two ladder trucks, responded to the call.
According to records from the Springfield Assessors Department, the large, two-family home near the corner of Prescott Street was built in 1922 and is currently owned by Iris M. Sanchez. It was assessed at $153,500 as of Jan. 1 2010.

THE MAP BELOW shows the approximate location of a Monday morning house fire in the Forest Park section of Springfield: